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Why Journalists and Politicians are Frightened by Armed Defense Submitted by: Robert Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Armed citizens stopped a mass murderer at the West Freeway Church of Christ. When we plain folk in fly-over country heard that the attacker was stopped quickly, most of us thought, �Praise God.� Why is the emotional response from politicians and journalists so different from ours?

TX: A prescription to stop gun violence
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What did Texas do in 2019 to mitigate gun violence? On Sept. 2, a number of new laws loosening firearm restrictions took effect.

Gov. Greg Abbott stated those were enacted �for the purpose of making our community safer.� How? The gunman in Midland-Odessa was confronted by police. These are the most highly trained professionals in handling firearms. Nonetheless, the gunman shot three and continued with a massacre. Can you imagine untrained citizens?

VA: Proposed bill would limit indoor shooting ranges in Virginia Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A new era in Virginia politics began Wednesday, as Democrats took full control of the state house for the first time in a generation and promised to reshape many of the state's laws. The 2020 legislative session kicked off shortly after noon with several history-making firsts as women and people of color assumed leadership roles previously held only by white men for the last 400 years.

NC: Alexander County sheriff wants to become Second Amendment sanctuary Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
For the second time this week, a North Carolina county is looking at becoming a second amendment sanctuary. Alexander County could becomes a Second Amendment sanctuary for gun owners if a proposed proclamation is signed by county commissioners. The proposition was posted by Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman on Facebook on Thursday.

VA: Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Dwarfs Richmond Gun-Control Meeting
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A gun-control event at the Virginia state capitol drew 200 activists on Wednesday, a turnout dwarfed by the tens of thousands who have attended Second Amendment sanctuary meetings all over the state.

Moms Demand Action, a subsidiary of Michael Bloomberg's Everytown for Gun Safety, gathered supporters in Richmond to pressure lawmakers into passing stricter gun-control laws during the new legislative session.

VA: Virginia�s Largest City Stands Up in Favor of Gun Rights
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When Virginia Governor Ralph Northam called for an �assault weapons ban� and asked for approximately $4 million and 18 new paid state positions for new gun-control efforts, he probably understood that there would be pushback in rural areas of the state. But he probably didn�t envision that the state�s largest city � Virginia Beach with approximately 450,000 residents � might have objections.

AZ: Bill would make Arizona a 2nd Amendment sanctuary
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Arizona could become a Second Amendment sanctuary state if the �2nd Amendment Firearm Freedom Act� � a bill introduced by Rep. Leo Biasiucci of Lake Havasu City � passes.

Biasiucci�s bill, House Bill 2093, would make any federal rulings or laws that violate the Second Amendment �null, void and unenforceable� in Arizona.

The bill would also ban the state, along with cities and counties, from using staff or financial resources to cooperate with laws that violate the Second Amendment.

NC: One dead after reported self-defense shooting Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man is dead after a reported self-defense shooting early Thursday morning. Deputies were dispatched to 1855 Skyland Drive, Lot 3, at 2:51 a.m. and found Leonard Evan Loehr, 42, of 2078 U.S. 64 in Morganton, dead, according to a press release from the Burke County Sheriff�s Office. Detectives are interviewing others who were at the scene, the release said.

CA: Neighbors Support Homeowner�s Actions In Modesto Motorhome Shooting Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Residents on Gordon Avenue in Modesto had a startling start to their morning Thursday. �I was up at around five in the morning and all I heard was pop, pop, pop, it sounded like three shots,� Chris Cataline said. One man found a burglar inside his motorhome that�s parked just feet from his front door.

KY: Kenton County passes Second Amendment sanctuary resolution
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Kenton County passed a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution Thursday night, something many counties in Kentucky are beginning to do.

Any government teacher would have been proud of the group of citizens that gathered at the Kenton County courthouse in Independence. Everyone talked about the constitution and told the elected officials why they thought the resolution was necessary or not. In the end, enough officials voted to pass the resolution.

VA: Highland County is the latest to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Highland County has become the latest 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County in Virginia, with the Board of Supervisors voting to adopt their version of the resolution on January 8, 2020. The decision follows more and more local governments across Virginia that have declared themselves "Second Amendment Sanctuaries."

VA: Residents speak again at Staunton city council about second amendment Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Second amendment sanctuary discussions are still continuing around the Valley, and Thursday, people spoke about the issue again during the Staunton City Council meeting. Around two dozen people spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. This is the second meeting people have attended and spoken at. It was not on the agenda for either meeting.

FL: Santa Rosa County residents plan Second Amendment rally to reaffirm 'God-given' rights Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A group of Santa Rosa County residents is planning a rally on county property to reaffirm their Second Amendment rights, amid what they say is an assault on the Constitution by lawmakers in other states. Sam T. Mullins, James Calkins and Wayne Smyly are organizing the rally, which is slated to take place at 1 p.m. Jan. 18, at the county administrative building at 6495 Caroline St. in Milton.

TN: Commissioner proposes making Rutherford Co. a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A proposed resolution, set to be discussed later this month, could make Rutherford County a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary.' If passed, Rutherford County would join 13 other Tennessee counties who have already passed similar resolutions , as have other local governments across the country.

SC: Is Horry County on its way to becoming a 2nd amendment sanctuary?
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Horry County Councilman Johnny Vaught said he received an email from someone saying they wanted Horry County Council members to consider a resolution that would state they were in support of the county becoming a second amendment sanctuary.

�It basically says, okay, federal laws and outside laws really don�t apply here and if you try to pass any laws requiring people to give up their guns, which the second amendment gives them the right to have, then in a sanctuary county or sanctuary city that law would not apply," said Vaught.

VA: Virginia Sheriffs Have the Power to Defend Second Amendment Sanctuaries
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The situation in Virginia is heating up. In a combination of gerrymandering mandated by a state court and millions of dollars spent on a few local races by billionaires who hate the idea of an armed population, targeted advertising, organization by sympathizers of the Chinese communists, and apathy by the rest of Virginia voters, the Democrats have taken control of the Governorship and both the General assembly and the Virginia Senate, by rather slim margins.

New bill introduced to protect Montanan's Second Amendment Rights
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A new bill was announced addressing the Firearm Owners Protection Act, with a focus on protecting travelers who bring firearms across state lines.

The bill will clarify the term transport to include staying in temporary lodging overnight, stopping for food, fuel, and vehicle maintenance to name a few.

It will also ensure that law-abiding gun owners will not be arrested for violating local laws when it comes to the possession, transportation, or carrying of firearms unless there is probable cause.

AZ: Accused NAU shooter Steven Jones reaches plea deal in Flagstaff court Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Accused NAU shooter Steven Jones reached a plea agreement in the Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff Thursday afternoon. As part of the plea deal, Jones pleaded guilty to manslaughter and three counts of aggravated assault. The plea deal calls for a five- to 10-year sentence instead of up to 25 years that he faced if he was convicted in trial.

VA: Hampton leaders declare they support both Second Amendment rights and sensible gun laws Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Instead Mayor Donnie Tuck offered a consensus statement. �We support sensible gun legislation, Tuck said. �We urge all Virginia legislators to approach gun legislation with great care and full consideration of Second Amendment concerns.� Tuck said previously there were some proposed bills were extreme and would unfairly criminalize responsible citizens and gun owners.